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VII.Today listen as Paul tells us – “For the kingdom of God is not food and drink but righteousness and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit. The one who serves Christ in this way is acceptable to God and … Continue reading
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VII.The prophet gives reasons for the people to rejoice and mentions also The Lord rejoicing. Is joy a two-way relationship? Today pay attention to how the joy of The Lord is expressed. VII.Zephaniah 3:14-20 (NRSVue) Sing aloud, O daughter Zion; shout, … Continue reading
IV.Let’s pay attention to the prophet’s summons to sing and rejoice. What does the prophet claim is worthy of rejoicing? V.Zephaniah 3:14-20 (NRSVue) Sing aloud, O daughter Zion; shout, O Israel!Rejoice and exult with all your heart, O daughter Jerusalem!The Lord has … Continue reading
VII.The people are told to “Depart” and at the same time, For you shall not go out in haste, and you shall not go in flight, How are they to “ … go out …”? VIII.Isaiah 52:7-12 (NRSVue) How beautiful upon … Continue reading
IV.As you read this passage can you see and hear their joy? V.Ezra 6:13-22 (New Revised Standard Version) Then, according to the word sent by King Darius, Tattenai, the governor of the province Beyond the River, Shethar-bozenai, and their associates … Continue reading
I.Here we read, “They finished their building … celebrated the dedication of this house of God with joy…. [they] kept the passover … with joy they celebrated.” As you read this passage, notice what brings joy to these folk, and … Continue reading
VIII.Let’s return to Psalm 100 and as you read it pay attention to what it tells you about who you are. IX.Psalm 100 (NRSV) Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all the earth.Worship the Lord with gladness;come into his … Continue reading
V.Let’s read Psalm 100 again and having already paid attention to the “command” we are given in the first words of the Psalm, let’s ask Why? Why are we directed to make a “joyful noise”? VI.Psalm 100 (NRSV) Make a … Continue reading
I.I suspect this week’s reading is familiar to many of us. Were you ever in “Vacation Bible School” and this was the “memory verse” for the day? Even apart from that setting, I suspect it is (following Psalm 23) one … Continue reading